Cyan

The color #488B8D is a cyan that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 72, 139, 141 and HSL values of 182°, 32%, 42%.

Color Values for #488B8D

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HEX:
#488B8D
RGB:
rgb(72,139,141) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(182,32%,42%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(49%, 1%, 0%, 45%) Copied!

Color Composition of #488B8D

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #488B8D. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 28.2%
Green: 54.5%
Blue: 55.3%

Contrast Analysis for #488B8D

Testing this color against light and dark backgrounds to check accessibility standards and readability. For more detailed contrast testing, try our contrast checker tool.

On Light Background (White #FFFFFF)

Sample Text in #488B8D

Contrast Ratio: 4.5:1
WCAG AA: ✓ Passes
WCAG AAA: ✗ Fails

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #488B8D

Contrast Ratio: 3.8:1
WCAG AA: ✗ Fails
WCAG AAA: ✗ Fails

Complementary Colors for #488B8D

The complementary color for #488B8D is #8D4B49. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #488B8D

The analogous colors for #488B8D are #498D6D and #49698D. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #488B8D

The triadic colors for #488B8D are #8D498B and #8B8D49. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #488B8D

These are the darker variations of #488B8D. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #3A6F71 and #2B5355. This progression shows how #488B8D darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #488B8D

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #6DA2A4 and #91B9BB. This progression shows how #488B8D. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #488B8D

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #488B8D. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

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#488B8D Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #488B8D. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #488B8D is a cyan with RGB values of 72, 139, 141 and HSL values of 182°, 32%, 42%.

This color tool provides detailed information about #488B8D including color conversions, color schemes, and accessibility considerations for web and graphic design use.